Profile

In his insurance coverage and complex commercial litigation practice, David believes that it is critical to provide straightforward counsel at the outset, in order to develop an effective strategy and avoid unnecessary litigation. David’s experience covers a broad array of coverages, including general liability, excess/umbrella, pollution, builder’s risk, auto, property, employee dishonesty, professional, tech E&O, and cyber. He counsels clients on insurance coverage issues, performs detailed policy and insurance program reviews, drafts insurance procurement requirements in contracts and subcontracts, and works with insurance brokers to optimize coverage for clients. When a matter must be litigated, David is a dedicated and outspoken advocate for his clients. He has litigated complex insurance coverage issues, such as environmental, asbestos, personal and advertising injury, trigger of coverage, allocation, priority, anti-stacking, late notice, bad faith, and more.

David also represents both small and large businesses in breach of contract, breach of warranty, UCC, and other complex commercial litigation. He has extensive experience dealing with complex e-discovery issues and managing large cases in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and has been successful obtaining monetary and other sanctions for e-discovery abuses.

Recognition

Recipient of 2017 Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer Award for outstanding contribution to the practice of law in the field of insurance from the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.